There are 8 ways to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Nagercoil Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
11h 10m₹1,037–3,113Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Kollam Jntrain 12257
13h 3m₹433–3,330Drive 517.6 km
- Drive from Dharmapuri to Varkalacar 517.6 km
8h 21m₹5,796–8,371Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharmapuri to Varkalataxi 517.6 km
8h 21m₹10,000–13,000Bus to Salem, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane SXV - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 31m₹7,420–24,362Bus via Madurai (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Dharmapuri - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
14h 35m₹1,039–3,136Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Bangalore Easttrain
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkalatrain
9h 54m₹5,381–13,573Train to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Dharmapuri to Bangalore Easttrain
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Varkalataxi
9h 46m₹8,040–15,903
Dharmapuri to Varkala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala is to drive which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharmapuri to Varkala station. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharmapuri to Varkala. However, there are services departing from Dharmapuri and arriving at Varkala via Kollam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
The distance between Dharmapuri and Varkala is 644 km. The road distance is 517.6 km.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala, including transfers.
Dharmapuri to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Dharmapuri station.
Dharmapuri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dharmapuri station.
The best way to get from Dharmapuri to Varkala is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 3m.
What companies run services between Dharmapuri, India and Varkala, India?
You can take a bus from Dharmapuri to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station via FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Dharmapuri to Kollam Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–21,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dharmapuri to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Dharmapuri to Bangalore East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Varkala
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Dharmapuri to Bangalore East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Dharmapuri to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Dharmapuri to Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Private Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Dharmapuri - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–13,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Dharmapuri to Varkala bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand station.
Dharmapuri to Varkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharmapuri to Varkala is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Dharmapuri to Varkala.
Book your Dharmapuri to Varkala bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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